From Dream to Departure

We start with a conversation — by phone, video call, or in person. Tell me about your dream trip: where you want to go, what kind of experience you're looking for, your travel style, your must-haves, and your budget. This is where I get to know you and what makes you tick.

• ✓Share your travel dreams, preferences, and style
• ✓Discuss budget range and timeline expectations
• ✓I answer your questions about working with a travel designer
• ✓No obligation — just a conversation about possibilities

Based on our conversation, I research, curate, and design a completely custom itinerary just for you. This isn't a template I fill in — it's built from scratch around your specific wishes. I'll present you with options for accommodations, experiences, and routing.

• ✓I research the best options matching your preferences
• ✓Receive a beautifully designed proposal with options
• ✓Review, provide feedback, and we refine together
• ✓Up to two rounds of revisions included

Once you approve the itinerary, I handle every booking — flights, hotels, transfers, experiences, dining reservations, everything. You receive a single, organized travel portfolio with all confirmations and details in one place.

• ✓All reservations booked and confirmed
• ✓Deposit and payment schedule clearly outlined
• ✓Digital travel portfolio with all confirmations
• ✓Travel insurance recommendations and options

As your trip approaches, I prepare you with everything you need: a detailed day-by-day itinerary, packing lists tailored to your destination, cultural tips, restaurant recommendations, and any last-minute arrangements.

• ✓Detailed day-by-day digital itinerary
• ✓Customized packing list for your destination
• ✓Cultural tips, local customs, and practical information
• ✓Final confirmation of all reservations and arrangements

I'm here for you while you travel. If a flight gets delayed, a reservation changes, or you simply want a last-minute dinner recommendation — I'm just a call or message away. You travel with the peace of mind that someone has your back.

• ✓Direct phone and message access to me during your trip
• ✓Real-time problem-solving if anything comes up
• ✓Last-minute recommendations and adjustments
• ✓24/7 emergency support through my network

After you return, we'll connect to hear about your experience — what you loved, what surprised you, and what you'd do differently next time. And we'll start dreaming about where you want to go next.

• ✓Post-trip follow-up conversation
• ✓Share your feedback and favorite moments
• ✓Start dreaming about your next adventure
• ✓Become part of the Destinations Unlimited family